Whether or not you should sue the other driver for your accident depends on the circumstances of the accident. If you suffered no injuries and there was little or no damage to your vehicle, you may be able to work directly with the other driver’s insurance company to cover your damages. However, if you suffered injuries or if there was extensive damage to your vehicle, you may wish to speak with an attorney.
Accidents at traffic lights are not unusual. Anytime two or more roads come together at an intersection, there is a higher possibility of an accident occurring. Experts have estimated that about 40 percent of all traffic accidents occur at intersections, with about 7,000 deaths and 700,000 injuries each year. Most of the accidents happen because one or more of the drivers involved made a bad decision before driving through. They may have ignored the traffic lights or not followed the right-of-way laws.
In a congested city like Los Angeles, there is a high number of car accidents that occurs at intersections, which means there is a large number of personal injury and property damage claims that can provide compensation to injured accident victims. Every victim of an accident that occurs at an intersection, whether the person is a driver, pedestrian, bicyclist, or car passenger deserves to be compensated for their losses and injuries that have resulted from the accident.
If you have been injured in a Los Angeles intersection accident, call me, Conal Doyle, Los Angeles personal injury attorney at 310-385-0567. My team is experienced in handling accident cases, and we will work hard to get the best settlement possible for you. Call today to learn more or to schedule a free consultation on your case.